Maya Thompson

Title: Infant Sleep & Baby Handling Contributor
Location: Austin, Texas
Expertise: Baby sleep safety, newborn routines, postpartum support

Maya Thompson is a parenting writer and newborn care specialist with a background in hands-on baby handling support. Over the past decade, she’s helped new parents navigate the ups and downs of early baby care, from safe sleep setups to creating gentle daily routines.

Maya has worked one-on-one with families as a newborn nanny and caregiver, and now brings her practical experience into her writing. She focuses on realistic, safety-first advice that makes early parenting feel a little less overwhelming.

As a mom of three, Maya understands how much advice is out there—and how important it is to find what works for you.

Favorite tip she shares with new parents? “If baby sleep advice makes you more stressed, it’s okay to pivot. Trust your instincts and focus on safety and connection.”

Maya Thompson

📧 maya@babyslittleplace.com